While there was a blustery breeze about, Easter Weekend 2024 in Prince Edward County could be classified as sun-soaked. It was most enjoyable.

On the hop in Picton. (Jason Parks/Gazette Staff)

Throngs of families spent the weekend in Prince Edward County hunting — either for little chocolate eggs, or the perfect spot for a picture of falling water.

South Marysburgh Councillor John Hirsch and Recreation Committee member Bruce Dowdell. (Jason Parks/Gazette Staff)

Northport, Picton, and Milford were key destinations for youngsters on the hunt for eggs and special prizes. Organizers at Centennial Park, Crystal Palace and the Milford Fairgrounds scattered thousands of chocolate eggs for eager hunters who turned out by the hundreds at each location Saturday morning.

Sophiasburgh’s organizer extraordinaire Mike Farrell. (Chris Fanning/Gazette Staff)

Ready to go hunting. (Chris Fanning/Gazette Staff)

A successful Sophiasburgh Easter Egg hunter. (Chris Fanning/Gazette Staff)

Heartiest of thanks to the Sophiasburgh and South Marysburgh Recreation Committees as well as the Picton Firefighters Association for their continued efforts to ensure these traditions continue.

Leni Blendell’s award winning Easter Bonnet. (Chris Fanning/Gazette Staff)

Easter Bonnets

Northport celebrated its 26th annual easter egg hunt with its largest ever turnout. Hosted by the ebullient Mike Farrell and featuring breakfast from the County Food Hub, the entire village turned out. The event culminated in the Easter Bonnet Competition. This year’s winner was Leni Blendell.

Waterfalls Tour

The annual Rotary Club of Picton Waterfalls Tour opened up Jackson’s Falls near Milford and Cape Vesey in Waupoos. It is just once a year that we can experience these natural beauties, as they are on private property.

The annual Rotary Club of Picton Waterfalls Tour delighted visitors of all ages this weekend. (Chris Fanning/Gazette Staff)

Over a two-day span, the tour draws over 5,000 visitors, raising over $20,000 to support local and international water projects, the Back the Build campaign, Ukrainian relief efforts and many other local and international causes. Rotarian Rick Jones confirmed over 7,000 took part in the tours this year. He expressed gratitude to the owners of the properties for their continuing generosity in making the Waterfalls Tour possible.

“We haven’t completed our final tally as of yet but we anticipate raising over $20,000 through the Waterfalls tour this year,” Mr. Jones said.

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